摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject compound useful as a synthetic raw material for various chemicals by using a catalyst high in activity and selectivity and stable in activity and repeatedly usable by rebaking. SOLUTION: This method for producing phenol comprises reacting benzene with dinitrogen oxide in the presence of a zeolite containing at least one or more elements selected from boron, gallium and indium in a lattice (one or more selected from ZSM-5 type, ZSM-11 type, ZSM-12 type, mordenite, BETA type and EU-1 zeolite). At least one of boron, gallisum and indium (the three elements are collectively shown as Me) used in the reaction forms a lattice with silicon and the ratio of the silicon:Me is preferably 50:1 to 20:1. |